Cifran 500mg (Ciprofloxacin)

What is Cifran 500mg tablet?

Cifran 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by killing and stopping the growth of the infectious microorganisms.

Cifran 500 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

How Cifran 500mg Tablet Works

Cifran 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

How To Use Cifran 500mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cifran 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Cifran 500 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Benefits Of Cifran 500mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cifran 500 Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Cifran 500mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cifran

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Gastrointestinal disorder
• Joint pain
• Urticaria

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Cifran 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Cifran 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Cifran 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for the development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens, please inform your doctor immediately.

Driving

Cifran 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Cifran 500 tablets should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cifran 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Cifran 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cifran 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

What If You Forget To Take Cifran Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cifran 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is Cifran 500 Tablet safe?

Cifran 500mg Tablet is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be take if prescribe by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advise.

2. Can the use of Cifran 500 tablets cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cifran 500mg tablets can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

3. Can I stop taking Cifran 500mg tablets when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Cifran 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cure.

4. Can the use of Cifran 500mg tablets increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Cifran 500mg tablets is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilles tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Cifran 500 tablets. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.